Naringin, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

A citrus bioflavanoid that inhibits cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase activityNaringin is used to prepare naringin dihydrochalcone, which is about 300-1800 times sweeter than sugar. It is a citrus bioflavonoid reported to inhibit cytochrome P450 monooxygenase activity. It also acts as an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes. It is employed as an antioxidant, lipid lowering and anticancer agent. In addition to this, it is used in a study to assess aldosterone production by a human adrenocortical cell line and to improve cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's disease.

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Applications
A citrus bioflavanoid that inhibits cytochrome P-450 monooxygenase activityNaringin is used to prepare naringin dihydrochalcone, which is about 300-1800 times sweeter than sugar. It is a citrus bioflavonoid reported to inhibit cytochrome P450 monooxygenase activity. It also acts as an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 enzymes. It is employed as an antioxidant, lipid lowering and anticancer agent. In addition to this, it is used in a study to assess aldosterone production by a human adrenocortical cell line and to improve cognitive deficits of Alzheimer′s disease.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, acetone and warm acetic acid.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.